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Contents

• Parasocial Engagement for Musicians and Artists: A Systemic Review of Theoretical Foundations with Applications, David Herrera, Belmont University
  
• A “Chance” of Success: The Influence of Subcultural Capital on the Commercial Success of Chance The Rapper, Cassidy Best, Katie Braile, Emily Falvey, Samantha Ross, Julia Rotunno, and David Schreiber, Belmont University
  
• Practical Production Analysis: Helping Students Produce Competitive Songs, Misty Jones, Middle Tennessee State University
  
• An Analysis of Common Songwriting and Production Practices in 2014-2015 Billboard Hot 100 Songs, David T. Tough, Belmont University
  
• Business Sense Arrow Straight: An Examination of Brand Community and Philanthropy Bordering on Social Entrepreneurship as Primary Reasons for the Success of Vans Warped Tour, Joe Bogdan, Columbia College Chicago
  

Reviews

• Larry Wacholtz. Monetizing Entertainment: An Insider’s Handbook for Careers in the Entertainment & Music Industry: Robert Garfrerick, University of North Alabama
  
• Sarah Kate Gillespie. The Early American Daguerreotype: Cross-Currents in Art and Technology: Jason Lee Guthrie, University of Georgia
  
• JoAnne O’Connell. The Life and Songs of Stephen Foster: A Revealing Portrait of the Forgotten Man behind “Swanee River,” “Beautiful Dreamer,” and “My Old Kentucky Home”: Jason Lee Guthrie, University of Georgia
  
• Shep Gordon. They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass To The Amazing Worlds Of Film, Food, And Rock ’N’ Roll: David Philp, William Paterson University
  
• Mary E. Donnelly (with Moira McCormick). Boys Don’t Lie: A History of Shoes: Waleed Rashidi, California State University, Fullerton
  
• Amber Nicole Shavers. The Little Book of Music Law: Christopher M. Reali, Ramapo College